Work out how much sod a lawn needs from its size and a waste allowance, in square feet, rolls and pallets.
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Result
Lawn area (sq ft)
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Sod needed (sq ft)
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Rolls needed
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Pallets needed
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How to use this tool
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Measure the lawnMeasure length and width in feet.
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Set waste10% is typical; curved or irregular lawns need more.
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Check roll and pallet sizesConfirm your supplier sizes in advanced options.
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Read rolls and palletsOrder the rounded-up roll count.
Formula & worked example
Sod needed = length × width × (1 + waste %); rolls = sod ÷ roll size (rounded up).
A 50 ft × 20 ft lawn needs 1,100 sq ft of sod with a 10% waste allowance.
Limitations — read this before you rely on it
Assumes a rectangular lawn. Curves, slopes, obstacles and supplier size differences change the true order.
Frequently asked questions
About 10% for rectangles, 15% or more for curves and odd shapes.
Commonly 2 ft × 5 ft (10 sq ft); slabs and big rolls differ.
Often around 450 sq ft, but it varies by supplier and grass.
No. Measure only the area to be sodded.
As soon as it arrives, on moist prepared soil, and watered at once.